Software Developers Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $108,590 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.21
10th percentile $65,200
90th percentile $181,710
Employed locally 400
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,200
    25th
    $92,470
    50th (median)
    $108,590
    75th
    $148,540
    90th
    $181,710

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 186% Median Software Developers salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $131,700
    Punta Gorda, FL $130,540
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $129,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $128,010
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $127,980

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,310
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,020
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$74,890
    Computer Occupations, All Other$68,950
    Computer Network Architects$95,130
    Computer Network Support Specialists$62,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Ocala, FL is $52.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.61 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Ocala, FL is 18.4% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Ocala?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $65,200 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,470.